junior accountant

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Prepare income tax
• Perform receptionist duties
• Perform data entry

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Caseware / Caseview
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• Xero

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits